Most participants will arrive on Sunday (20. July) and depart Saturday (26. July). The standard lodging options are:
RESIDENCIA MICAMPUS SANTANDER - 6.5km from venue
RESIDENCIA UNEATLÁNTICO - 9.1km from venue
Further lodging options and links (information provided by the university):
https://www.uimp.es/actividades-academicas/secretaria-de-alumnos/alojamientos.html
By air - Bilbao Airport
Bilbao airport is 108 km from Santander (around 1 hour 15 minutes away). It offers domestic and international flights.
Buses from Bilbao Airport to Bilbao Intermodal Station
The Bizkaibus Airport-Bilbao (Line A3247), bus line links Bilbao airport to Bilbao Intermodal Station.
It runs frequently (every 15 minutes), and the cost is approximately €4.5 (one-way)
Buses from Bilbao Intermodal Station to Santander
After arriving to Bilbao Intermodal Station, you should take a bus to Santander, operated by ALSA.
Journey time: 1 hours 30 min. (approx.)
Approximate price: €8 (one-way)
By air - Santander Airport
Santander airport is five kilometers from the city. It is connected to selected locations (domestic and international).
Taxis from Santander Airport
The taxis rank is located across from the arrivals terminal at Santander Airport. Taxi drivers are aware of planned flight arrivals and are always there waiting outside. The taxi ride costs, on average, €29.00.
Radiotaxi Tel.: (+34) 942 333 333. TeleTaxi: (+34) 942369191
Buses from the Airport to the Santander
Stops: Next to the arrivals terminal entrance. One can take either the ALSA service or else line S4. There are frequent buses and the bus ride takes about 15 minutes.
Travel from Madrid
By air to Santander
The journey time (Madrid - Santander) takes about 55 minutes.
By train
The national train company is RENFE. Journey time varies between 4 hours 30 min and 5 hours. (approx.)
The price of the journey depends on the schedule, it can be up to €60 (one-way).
Trains on the Madrid - Santander route depart from Chamartín Train Station (Agustín de Foxá Street).
By bus
ALSA company operates the Madrid – Santander route.
Journey time: 5 hours 30 min. (approx.) and the price depends on the schedule (it can be around €40, one-way).
Buses for the Madrid - Santander route depart from the Avenida de América Bus Station, also known as the Intercambiador Avenida América, located at Avenida América, nº 9. There is also a stop at Madrid-Barajas Airport, T4.